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February definition

Feb·ru·ary (feb′ro̵̅o̅ er′ē, feb′yo̵̅o̅ er′ē)

noun pl. Februaries -·ar′ies or Februarys -·ar′ys

the second month of the year, having 28 days in regular years and 29 days in leap years: abbrev. Feb or F

Etymology: ME Februarie < L Februarius (mensis), orig. month of expiation < februa, Rom. festival of purification held Feb. 15, pl. of februum, means of purification, prob. < IE *dhwes-, to stir up, blow, eddy > deer, dizzy

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February Synonyms

February

n.

winter, winter month, second month, shortest month, basketball season, month of leap year; see also month, winter.


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  • bdavidoff: Quot journal of february bdavidoff a with a member a ready-made practice.
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The most serious charge which can be brought against New England is not Puritanism but February.

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